Sony Cyber-shot W80 Review

posted on 12 Dec 2007 02:18 by steve-digicam in Sony

Sony Cyber-shot W80 Review, October 2007

Announced at PMA in February 2007, the Cyber-shot W80 is one of three almost identical models that differ only in their pixel count (the range-topping W200 is 12MP, the W90 is 8MP and the W80 is 7MP). The W series has been gradually refined over the last few generations and now offers a more affordable alternative to the ultra-slim 'T' series whilst still offering a compact body, optical image stabilization and - new for these models - HDTV (1080i) output - albeit with an optional composite video cable or Cyber-shot Station dock. Also new to the W series is a new multi-point AF system and - of course - face detection AF/AE. Otherwise the spec is pretty standard ultra compact fare; 3x zoom, 2.5-inch screen and a claimed 340 shot battery capability. This is a crowded part of the market and Sony is one of the most successful players, and the W80 has proved very popular since it arrived in stores a few months ago. But is it any good? Let's find out, starting as usual with the headline features:

1/2.5" CCD sensor, 7.2 million effective pixels
3x Carl Zeiss branded optical zoom
2.5" LCD screen
HDTV video output (requires optional cable or dock)
Super Steady Shot image stabilization
4cm macro
ISO 80-3200
7 Scene modes
2.8 fps continuous shooting
Available in 4 colors (black, silver, white and pink)

check price ---> STEVE PRICE

Sony DSC-W80 specifications


Body Material	Metal
Sensor	• 1/2.5" Sony Super HAD Type CCD • 7.2 million effective pixels • Bionz Processor
Image sizes	• 3072 x 2304 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 3072 x 2048 (3:2) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips	• MPEG Movie VX (VGA 30fps movie mode with audio) • MPEG VX Standard, 640x480, 16.6fps • MPEG Presentation, 320x240, 8.3fps
File formats	• Still: JPEG • Movie: MPEG1
Lens	• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar • 3x optical zoom • 35-105mm (35mm equiv) • F2.8-5.2
Image stabilization	Super Steady Shot (optical image stabilization)
Conversion lenses	no
Digital zoom	Precision 2x, TTL 6x
Focus	• Auto • Macro • Single • Monitoring • Manual focus (presets)
AF area modes	• 9-point Multi • Center • Center Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• AF: 50cm • Macro: 4cm (wide) 35cm (tele)
Metering	• Multi-pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Exposure compensation	+/-2EV in 1/3EV stop increments
Exposure bracketing	• +/- 0.3EV • +/- 0.7EV • +/- 1.0EV
Shutter speed	• Auto: 1/4-1/1600 • P: 1"-1/1600
Aperture	• F2.8-8 (W) • F5.2-14.8 (T)
Modes	• Auto • Program Auto • Scene • Movie
Scene modes	• Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Landscape • Beach • Snow • High Sensitivity • Soft Snap
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent 1, 2, 3 • Incandescent • Flash WB
White balance fine tune	no
Self timer	2 or 10 sec
Continuous shooting	100 shots, 2.8fps, 7MP (max)
Image parameters	Color modes: Natural, Vivid, Sepia, B&W
Flash	• Auto • On • Slow synch • Off • Red-eye reduction • Range: 0.2-3.3m (wide) 0.4-1.8m (tele)
Viewfinder	Optical real image
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch • 115,000 pixel
Connectivity	• USB • HDMI (via optional cable) • AV w/multi-jack
Print compliance	•PictBridge • DPOF
Storage	• Memory Stick / Pro Duo • 31 MB card internal memory
Power	• Lithium-ion battery NP-BG1 • BC-CSG Charger (included)
Weight (no battery)	124 g (4.4 oz)
Dimensions	91 x 58 x 22.9 mm (3 9/16 x 2 5/16 x 7/8 in)